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CHRB NOTICE
Three new regulations concerning anabolic steroids, drug classifications and penalty guidelines became effective on July 1, 2008. Horsemen are advised to go to www.chrb.ca.gov under News-Advisories and Publications for additional information.

Concerning anabolic steroids: For the first 2-4 weeks of the new anabolic steroid regulations the CHRB will be sending unofficial notices for any horse screening over the threshold levels of testosterone, nandrolone, boldenone and stanozolol. Horsemen will be given prior notice when the CHRB will begin issuing official warnings which will be placed on their records. Be aware all other anabolic steroids beside testosterone, nandrolone, boldenone and stanozolol are Class 3 drugs and Category B penalties effective July1, 2008.



 
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YOUR HIRING PROCEDURES
by Edward I. Halpern,
CTT Executive Director & General Counsel

If as an employer you have a perspective employee fill out the Form I-9 (U.S. Department of Homeland Security Employment Eligibility Verification form), The Federal Government has stepped up enforcement and prosecution of EMPLOYERS who hire undocumented workers. Felony criminal prosecution and fines are being imposed for employers who cannot show they have taken the steps required in the hiring process. and you examine the required documents, you will not be fined or prosecuted, even if it turns out that the documents were falsified and the employee turns out to be an undocumented alien. Of course, if you knew the worker was undocumented, you can still be fined or jailed. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you follow the procedures that are outlined below.
  1. Have the employee complete Section One of the I-9 Form. He/she must sign the form. If the form is completed by someone other than the employee, that person must also sign;
  2. You must complete and sign Section Two of the I-9 Form. To do so, you must examine one document from List A, OR one from List B AND one from List C;
  3. You must accept any document(s) from the List of Acceptable Documents presented by the individual which reasonably appear on their face to be genuine and to relate to the person presenting them. You may not specify which document(s) an employee must present;
  4. You must retain the I-9 Form for three years after the date the person begins work or one year after the person's employment is terminated, whichever is later; and
  5. Upon request, provide Forms I-9 to authorized officers of the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Labor, or the Office of Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices for inspection.

TRAINER PROFILE
Eoin Harty
April 2008
by Ed Golden, Turf Writer

There was always an air of levity at Bob Baffert's barn when Eoin Harty worked there. Not that the game they played wasn't serious. It was. Preparing 1,000-pound equine athletes with spindly legs to perform at their peak on the world's stage is not a job for anyone in short pants.

During the seven years Harty was Baffert's assistant, they won the Kentucky Derby twice-with Silver Charm in 1997 and Real Quiet in 1998-and missed by a heart-breaking nose with Cavonnier in 1996. But in between the regimented tedium, there was always time for a good hoot. Fact is, it was and still is part of Baffert's DNA.

"He's got a sense of humor," Baffert said of Harty. "He has a good disposition and we liked to have a lot of fun, so he fit in well."

But work came first, and Harty had his priorities in order. His foundation was ingrained. Lean and sinewy with chiseled features, Harty hails from a family of Irish horsemen that extends back at least five generations.His grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather were trainers in their native Ireland. Eoin (pronounced Owen) began to hone his craft under the learned wing of the late John Russell before joining with Baffert, who saw a master in the making...Click here to read the complete article  »»


NEWS FROM THE CHRB
CALIFORNIA HORSE RACING BOARD
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June 10, 2008

SUBJECT: IMPLEMENTATION DATE FOR RULE 1843.2, CLASSIFICATION OF DRUG SUBSTANCES AND RULE 1843.3, PENALTIES FOR MEDICATION VIOLATIONS

The Office of Administrative Law approved the amendment to Rule 1843.2, Classification of Drugs Substances and the addition of Rule 1843.3, Penalties for Medication Violations. These regulatory actions became effective May 23, 2008.

Rule 1843.2, Classification of Drug Substances requires the stewards to consider the classification of a drug substance, referenced in the CHRB Penalty Categories Listing by Classification, when adjudicating a hearing. Copies of Rule 1843.2 and the Penalty Categories Listing by Classification will be available at the CHRB offices and the Board's website (www.chrb.ca.gov) under the publications tab.

Rule 1843.3, Penalties for Medication Violations, establishes penalty guidelines to be considered in reaching a decision on medication violations. Copies of this Board rule are also available at the Board's website (www.chrb.ca.gov) under the publications tab.

The new provisions of Rule 1832.2 and 1843.3 will be implemented beginning July 1, 2008. Penalties for violation of the Board's mediation rules on and thereafter July 1, 2008, will be accessed pursuant to Rules 1843.2 and 1843.3. The delayed implementation will allow for notification to owners, trainers, veterinarians and other affected parties of the Board's new mediation violation program.

Copies of Rules 1843.2 and 1843.3 are linked below.

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EQUINE HEALTH
Anabolic Steroids
By Rick M. Arthur, DVM
Equine Medical Director, California Horse Racing Board (CHRB)

Anabolic steroid regulation is moving forward in California and the rest of the country. All California trainers have been notified of the specifics of the California program through a direct mailing from the CHRB with specific details and the current status of the rules. If you have not read the notice, a copy is available in the Receiving Barn and on the CHRB website (www.chrb.ca.gov)...Click here to read the complete article  »»


RMTC - Racing Medication & Testing Consortium
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Striving to develop, promote and coordinate, at the national level, policies, research and educational programs that seek to ensure the fairness and integrity of racing and the health and welfare of racehorses and participants, and to protect the interests of the racing public.





The Horse Report from UC Davis Equine Health Center

Volume 26, Number 2, April 2008
8.65 MB pdf - 16 pages

HORSE REPORT
Contents:
  • Understanding Cancer in Horses: Some Common Tumors and What to Expect
  • Director's Message - The Same Chances for Survival
  • Important Facts to Know About Cancer in Horses
  • State-of-the-Art Methods for Diagnosing Cancer
  • Donor Support
  • Upcoming Events - An Apple A Day: Wellness and Preventative Health for Your Horse




AAEP
What is the minimum equipment and supplies one should have on hand in a "to go" box in case of an evacuation? Is there anything that would be needed on one type of an evacuation over another (i.e. natural disaster vs. man-made disasters)? Dr. Mike Fugaro answers questions during the month of June, concerning disaster preparedness.
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